ACC John Attah Onoja Bags CRAN Award as Most Proactive Crime Fighter of the Year
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has honoured the Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Attah Onoja, with the prestigious Most Proactive Crime Fighter of the Year Award.
The recognition was presented at the 2025 CRAN Awards and Lecture held on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Sheba Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.
ACC Onoja’s award celebrates his commitment to intelligence-driven operations, swift response strategies, and groundbreaking interventions in tackling illegal mining across the country. His leadership of the Mining Marshals has been widely praised for significantly strengthening Nigeria’s mineral assets protection architecture.
The event also witnessed the honouring of other distinguished Nigerians whose contributions have advanced security, governance, and national development.
Other Award Recipients Include:
Major General Farouk Mijinyawa – Excellence in Defence Leadership Medal
Comptroller-General Kemi Nanna Nandap – Platinum Award in Immigration Services
AIG Margaret Ochalla – Platinum Award in Innovative Policing
Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel – Exemplary Leadership Award in Maritime Security & Anti-Piracy Operations
CP Olohundare Jimoh – Commissioner of Police of the Year Award
Comptroller Godwin Olugbenga Otunla – Sentinel of Nigeria’s Borders Award
Comptroller Frank Onyeka – Integrity and Anti-Smuggling Champion Award
Alhaji Akeem Osuolale – Peace Ambassador Award
ACP Bamidele Awoniyi (Area D, Mushin) – Excellence Award in Crime Fighting
ACP Ojo Oluyemisi (Area J, Elemoro) – Excellence Award in Crime Fighting
ACP Bisi Okuwobi – Star Award in Crime Prevention
ACP Bamidele Olusola – Excellence Award in Crime Fighting
ACI Akinola Akinlabi – Excellence Award in Immigration Service
CSC Oscar Ivara – Outstanding Spokesperson of the Year Award
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin – Excellence Award in Police Image Laundering
Late CSP Matilda Ngbaronye – Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award
SP Banti Adamu – Excellence in Intelligence-Led Policing Award
DSP Abraham Godwin – Outstanding Crime Bursting Award
ASP Julius Robinson – Crime Buster of the Year 2025
ASP Micheal Livinus (OC Smart Cloud) – Cybercrime Buster of the Year
Inspector Nimiwori Birimeletei – Excellence Award in Crime Bursting
Inspector Olaifa Seyi – Excellence Award in Traffic Control
Private Sector, Community Leaders Also Honoured
The awards extended to notable figures in business, philanthropy, and community development:
Chief (Dr.) Charles Mba – 2025 Investor of the Year
Chibuike Emmanuel – Most Resourceful ICT Entrepreneur of the Year
Eze Chukwudi Boniface Okparaku – Lifetime Award in Philanthropy
Mr. David Aduaka (Mr. Edom) – Most Security-Conscious Company of the Year
Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah – Trailblazer in Luxury Hospitality and Real Estate
Chief Dr. Amb. Emmanuel Udechukwu – Most Transformative & Innovative Real Estate Leader of the Year
Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu – Trailblazer Award for Women in Business and Real Estate
Chinedu Ezidiegwu – Excellence Award for Real Estate Development & Affordable Housing Innovation
Chidi Amechi – Real Estate Visionary Award for Housing Innovation & Community Impact
Edwin Jeffrey Agbim – Excellence Award in Durable and Affordable Real Estate
Madam Olanike Eunice (CEO, HOLA T Farms & HOLA T Oil and Gas) – Inspiring Woman Award for Excellence in Business & Philanthropy
Dr. Segun Musa (Chairman, Global Transport Policy) – Excellence Award for National Development
Chief Olanrewaju Olabinjo – Excellence Award in Community Security Support
Celebrating Excellence Across Sectors
The 2025 CRAN Awards underscored the association’s commitment to recognizing individuals and institutions that continue to champion security, integrity, professionalism, and development in Nigeria.
ACC John Attah Onoja’s recognition as the Most Proactive Crime Fighter of the Year stands out as a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication to safeguarding Nigeria’s mining sector.
